Rajesh

Rajesh Kannan was promoted to Managing Director, Head of Wealth and Retail Banking in the Middle East in a move that saw him relocate from Singapore to Dubai. With three decades of experience in the financial services sector, Kannan brings expertise spanning business strategy, marketing, retail and wealth solutions, sales and distribution, international banking and digital transformation.

Career History

• Global Head of Affluent Client Segments and Distribution at Standard Chartered (Singapore)
• Head of Global Affluent Segments at Standard Chartered, where he shaped the client continuum strategy and drove business growth across Asia
• Head of Priority and Premium Banking for Asia at Standard Chartered
• Started with Standard Chartered as a management trainee and progressed through diverse roles across multiple businesses and countries

Kannan recently completed the Advanced Management Program at INSEAD, one of the world's premier business schools. He is a passionate advocate for client value, innovation, and collaboration, committed to fostering a culture of continuous learning and development.

What Rajesh Kannan could bring to his role at Standard Chartered:

Based on his documented career trajectory, Kannan is positioned to drive significant growth in Standard Chartered's wealth and international banking offerings across EMEA. His role involves being instrumental in driving Standard Chartered's growth agenda and international wealth offerings across the UAE, Jersey and the EMEA region, while leading the bank's global strategy for the Global Indian affluent client segment. His expertise in client continuum strategy, business growth acceleration, digital transformation, and his proven track record across Asia position him to expand the Priority Private wealth proposition across EMEA and enhance affluent client services globally.